Saturday, August 12, 2023

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on August 12, 2023.

MOFFAT, Bruce BRUCE JAMES MOFFAT July 14, 1935 – July 12, 2023 Bruce James Moffat of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Edna Moffat, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at the age of 87 years.
Bruce was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on July 14, 1935 to parents Jim and Edith Moffat. It was in Winnipeg where Bruce was raised and educated alongside his four siblings: Marilyn, Barb, Heather, and Jim.
Bruce met Edna Marie Carlson and the two were married on September 14, 1957. Bruce was employed at Siemens of England in Winnipeg manufacturing products ranging from traffic lights to the superconducting magnets used in medical scanners and the drives. While working with Siemens, Bruce & Edna were transferred to the office in Edmonton and then to Calgary when Bruce accepted a position with AGT.
Bruce & Edna moved to Brooks, Alberta where Bruce worked as an equipment installer. In 1972, after 14 years and a promotion to co-foreman, Bruce transferred and he and Edna made the move to Lethbridge, Alberta. It was while working in Lethbridge that Bruce was promoted to Service Manager of Business Communications in 1975.
Bruce was president of the Elk’s club from 1966-1967 and loved to spend time in Whitefish, Montana. He was a woodworking enthusiast and a notable contributor to eight different charities including the Chinook Regional Hospital – Jack Ady Cancer Centre and the Lethbridge Humane Society – where Bruce’s beloved pet cat Kimbeau is being looked after since his passing.
Many heartfelt thanks to all the friends who cared for Bruce during his time of needs: Darcy, Leanne, Jodie, Elsie and Bob, Marc, Liz, Shannon, Brenda, Brian, and St. Michael’s, to name a few.
Cremation has been entrusted to Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home.
To share a message of condolence, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca

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KAUENHOWEN, Randal RANDAL KEVIN WILLI KAUENHOWEN February 16, 1986 – August 1, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of RANDY KAUENHOWEN, from Lethbridge, on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at the age of 37 years.
Randy is survived by his loving wife Chantel; daughter Mariah; son Ryley; and bonus children: Dominik, Aliya and Austin (aka Nutzo) along with many other children he cared for; parents Willi Kauenhowen and Cathy McCabe; brothers: Ron, Jason and Cody; and sisters Kathy and Denise.
Randy worked hard and played hard to provide a good life for his wife and children. The most important things to him were camping, riding ATV’s and dirt biking with his family.
Randy will be forever remembered for his infectious smile and the love he had for family and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Donation requests to help Chantel and the kids can be sent to kauenhowenfamily@outlook.com after which you will be provided further direction as to where donation can be sent.

To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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IRON SHIRT, Pee Wee Pee Wee Kerby Iron Shirt (1970 – 2023) It is with great sadness that the Iron Shirt/North Peigan Warrior families announce the passing of their dear Pee Wee Kerby Iron Shirt on August 3, 2023, in Lethbridge, Alberta. A Two-Day Wake will be held on Sunday, August 13 and Monday, August 14, 2023, at the Iron Shirt/Warrior residence on Piikani Nation. A Traditional Funeral will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at the Piikani Nation Hall, followed by Interment at Piikani Nation Cemetery in Brocket, Alberta.
Snodgrass Funeral Home assisting the Iron Shirt/North Peigan Warrior families with funeral arrangements, 403-627-4864. To email condolences, please visit http://www.snodgrassfuneralhomes.com

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NEKICH, Loretta LORETTA NEKICH 1933 – 2023 Mrs. Loretta Nekich of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Guido Nekich, passed away at Good Samaritans West Highlands on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at the age of 90 years.
Cremation has been entrusted to Martin Brothers Riverview Chapel.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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TARNAVA, Valentine “Ducky” VALENTINE “DUCKY” TARNAVA 1933 – 2023 Mr. Valentine “Ducky” Tarnava of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Laurette Tarnava, passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at the age of 90 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
Visit http://www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.

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NO RUNNER, Shaylee NO RUNNER Shaylee Marrisa Robin No Runner, passed away in Calgary on August 7, 2023 at the age of 35 years.
A Wake Service will be held at the Old Agency Hall, Blood Reserve on Monday, August 14 from 7:00 – 11:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at the Old Agency Hall, on Tuesday, August 15 at 1:00 pm. Interment will take place in the One Spot Cemetery.
To send a condolence please visit http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca

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YELLOW WINGS, Laris Larissa Yellow Wings – Young Pine July 21, 1992 – August 7, 2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Larissa Yellow Wings-Young Pine, of the Blood Tribe, on August 7, 2023, at the age of 31 years.
A Wake Service will be held at Gladstone Hall, Blood Tribe, on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, from 6:00 PM until 12:00 AM.
A Funeral Service will be held at St. Mary’s Church, Blood Tribe, on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at 11:00 AM. Following the Funeral Service, Larissa will be laid to rest at the Yellow Wings Family Plot.
Condolences may be sent through http://www.edensfuneralhome.com

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BIANCHI, Thomas THOMAS BIANCHI 1933 – 2023 Tom Bianchi of Coaldale, AB passed away on August 7, 2023 with family by his side at the age of 89 years. Tom was born December 16, 1933 in Coutts, AB to Nick and Hilda Bianchi. He was the oldest of 5 children.
In 1956, he married Dorothy Thompson of Whitlash, Montana. They have three children, Eric, Calvin and Rhonda.
Tom was a farmer, rancher, partsman, salesman and a jack of all trades. Tom and Eric owned and operated a horizontal water well drilling operation. Tom and Dorothy farmed in Aden from 1965 to 1989. They semi-retired and moved to Coaldale, AB. Tom was a crop insurance adjuster for 11 years and they owned a truck and courier business.
Tom and Dorothy travelled and enjoyed trips to the Bahamas, Hawaii, Fiji, New Zealand, Australia, Mexico as well as 32 states in the USA.
In 2000, Dorothy passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Tom re-married in 2001 to Yvonne Garnett until she passed away in March 2023. Tom and Yvonne also enjoyed their time travelling and keeping up with events from both families.
Tom enjoyed being a member of the Milk River Hospital Board, Grain Gun Club, Grain Community Hall & Ag Society, Chinook Gas Co-Op in Milk River and Southern Alberta Classic Car Club. Tom was a board member of the Presbyterian Church in Whitlash, Montana as well as a board member of the Coaldale United Church.
Tom’s hobbies included travelling, oil painting, horseshoes, bowling, rebuilding antique cars and golf.
Tom was predeceased by the love of his life, his first wife, Dorothy of 44 years and his second wife Yvonne of 21 years. His parents Nick and Hilda Bianchi, sister Rose Barrows and brother Sam Bianchi.
Tom is survived by his son’s Eric (Cathy), Calvin (Anna), and daughter Rhonda (Hal) Berringer, 16 grandchildren, 32 great-grand children. Brother Cecil (Shirley), sister Gladys (Stan) Bunyak, many nieces and nephews and by Yvonne’s 4 children, Sharon, Janice, Marlene and John and their families.
A celebration of life will be held at the Coaldale United Church (2022 – 18th Street, Coaldale, AB) at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 15, 2023 with Pastor Keith Dangerfield officiating. A private family interment will follow at the Coaldale Community Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Thomas with a donation, may do so to the Alzheimer Society Alberta and Northwest Territories ( #101, 1201 Kingsway Ave SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2Y2).
To leave a message of condolence you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 2V6.

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STANDING ALONE, Allan STANDING ALONE ALLAN MARNA STANDING ALONE JR. – Siikiimiitass (Black Horse), of the Blood Reserve, beloved husband of Edna Standing Alone, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Friday, August 4, 2023 at the age of 66 years.
A Wake Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB on Sunday, August 13, 2023 from 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
A Funeral Service will be held at ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 90 – 1 Avenue West, Cardston, AB on Monday, August 14, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. with The Venerable Jacqui Durand and Reverend Michael Tipper officiating.

To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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GROSS, Sara GROSS SARA J. GROSS, of the Greenwood Hutterite Colony of Fort Macleod, passed away at the Taber Health Centre on Friday, August 10th, 2023, at the age of 75 years.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, David, one daughter, Frieda (David) Wurz, six grandchildren, as well as her colony family.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Greenwood Hutterite Colony, Fort Macleod, on Sunday, August 13th, at 11:30 A.M.

To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

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